Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles, California developed a self-initiated and self-directed curriculum in the Teacher Preparation Program. The curriculum was based on a spiral planning model. Emphasis was placed on continuous evaluation, exploration of the learning experience, development of experimental teacher training experiences in the public schools, practice of various educational methodologies, stimulation of learning among students and faculty, and self-determination as the program's guiding principle. The basic elements in the accomplishment of these goals were a) early and continuing observation and participation in learning situations, in place of the usual student teaching period, and b) reflection and dialogue on values, content, and methods through student and faculty seminars. (Excerpts from the State Board of Education accreditation team are included in the report along with a copy of the budget. The appendixes include a journal article on the Teacher Preparation Program, a handbook from Immaculate Heart College on the program, and a research/evaluation design for the program.) (BRB)

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